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ST. RAPHAEL ORTHODOX CHURCH f.\ '- & Orthodox Church in America, Diocese of the South

1277 N. Paul Dr., Inverness, FL 34453 (&' r6)

Warden: Stanley Borowski Treasurer: Alexsandra Riznik Vice Warden: Mark Casper l Please Visit: www.straphaelchurch.org Church: 352-201-1320 ( 1 (

Fr. Sergious Gerken, Parish Priest Home Phone: 352 503-9327

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SUNDAY, JAN. 19, 2020- 31st SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST-Tone 6.

Venerable Macari us the Great of Egypt (390).

A Wann Welcome to Our Guests - Welcome to St. Raphael Orthodox Church. We are thankful for your visit and for praying with us. Please join us for Brunch at Myrrhbearers Hall following

Divine Liturgy. We would like to get to know you. Please sign our Guest Book!

HOLY WORSHIP THIS WEEK Please bring a DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS

Oonation of food Mon: Solomon 3:1-9; 4:7-15; 5:15-6:3, Sun.: Reading of The Hours 9:45 AM each Sunday for Matthew 11:27-30, Hebrews 13:17-21,

Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM the Citrus County Luke 6:17-23, James 2:14-26, Mark Family Resource 9:42-10:1

Center Tue: James 3:1-10, Mark 10:2-12 Wed: James 3:11-4:6; Mark 10:11-16

Thu.: Akathist to St. Herman 4:00 PM Please invite our

Thu: James 4:7-5:9, Mark 10:17-27 Fri: 1 Peter 1:1-2; 10-12; 2:6-10, Mark

Sat.: Great Vespers 4:00 PM visitors to join you 10:23-32 at Brunch in Sat: Proverbs 3; 8; 1 0, Solomon 4 :7-15; 6;

Myrrhbearers Hall 7; 8; 9, John 10:1-16, 1Corinthians 12:7-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:14-23. Luke 16:10-15

+EPISTLE+ (1 Timothy 1: 15-17) This is a faithful saying and worthy ofall acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, ofwhom I am chief. However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in mefirst Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those whoare going to believe on Him for everlasting life. Now to the King eternal,immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory foreverand ever. Amen.

Choir Practice - Sunday 9:00 AM & Monday 2:30 PM

+GOSPEL+ (Luke 18:35-43) Then it happened, as He was coming nearJericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. And hearing amultitude passing by, he asked what it meant. So they told him that Jesusof Nazareth was passing by. And he cried out, saying, "Jesus, Son ofDavid, have mercy on me!" Then those who went before warned him thathe should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, havemercy on me!" So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought toHim. And when he had come near, He asked him, saying, "What do youwant Me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, that I may receive my sight."Then Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made youwell." And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him,glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

The 2020 Annual Parish Meeting is being held next Sunday, January 26, 2020, in the Temple after Divine Liturgy. Coffee and sandwiches will be provided in the Conference Room.

Copies of the Agenda, Proposed Budget & the 2019 Annual Parish Meeting minutes are available in the narthex. Please take home copies to read and study before the meeting.

Practice Christianity every day with each person you meet and each word you say. Christ spoke saying: But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the

heart, and they defile a man. St. Mat. 15:18 Readings: St. Mat. 15:16-20. St. Mark 7:18-23, St. James 3:5-12,

THE GIFTS -JAN. 6 Theophany Attendance 22 Regular Offerings 579

Candles 31

Brunch 54

THE GIFTS -JAN.12 Attendance 56

Regular Offerings 508

Candles 113

Brunch 92 . . .

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VIGIL CANDLES - JANUARY 12

Margaret & Ken Wagner - Health of Sue Ekwall, Jennie Everson. Memory of our son

Michael & Gerard.

Suscma & Martin Bane - Health of Fr. �rgious end all parishioners of

St. Raphael.

A MODEL OF MEEKNESS

Today we feature a saint whose life teaches us that greatness often lies merely in doing simple things to the very best of our abilities. St. Euthymius is given the distinction of being referred

to as "the Great," even though he spent most of his life in obscurity.

ST. EUTI-IYMIUS THE GREAT was born in Militene of Armenia in 377 A.D. Blessed with a firm desire to totally dedicate his life to serving the Lord, he was ordained to the holy priesthood at the tender age of 19. Devoted to the monastic way of life, Euthymius soon withdrew into the wilderness between Jerusalem and Jericho. He lived in a cave, filling his life with prayer and meditation. His reputation for piety and spirituality spread rapidly, and pilgrims from far and near sought him out, eager to receive his wise counsel. He became well­known for his profound spiritual sayings, always emphasizing the importance of love and humility in one's life. A follower of strict ascetic practices, Euthymius would leave his cave each Lent and retire to the desert, where he would remain in solitude until Pascha.

St. Euthymius the Great was blessed by the Lord with longevity of years. He died in 473 A.D. at the age of 97. His final request was that the monastery which had been founded near his cave would always keep its gates open to visitors, offering warmth and hospitality to all who entered.

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